Year: 2021
Weeping Osaka mulls break from tennis after loss to Canadian Fernandez
Osaka's bid to defend the title ended in tears, as she was bundled out of the tournament by the Canadian…
Nigerians hail Super Eagles, demand consistency
Nigerians have hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria over their 2-0 victory against Lone Stars of Liberia.
Tiwa Savage’s dad’s burial service in pictures
Nigeria’s singer and songwriter Tiwa Savage lost her father, Daddy Savage two months ago, and she was accompanied by friends…
Gov. Oyetola, Owoeye, others speak as LG congresses hold today
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee Chairman for Local Government Congresses in Osun, Mr. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has called on members…
Tiafoe upsets 5th seed Andrey Rublev at U.S. Open
Tiafoe was spurred on by the home crowd after many stayed behind to cheer every point won by the 23-year-old.
Nigeria can’t afford one doctor per 600 patients: Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has said that as a developing country, Nigeria was unlikely to…
I’m not working against ‘Southern interest’: Uche Secondus speaks
The embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has denied the allegation that he is…
COVID-19: Why Christian pilgrims couldn’t travel – BASPHCDA
Seven intending Christian pilgrims from Bauchi State have been prevented from embarking on a holy pilgrimage to Israel due to…
BBNaija S6: Housemates worried as Michael displays strange behaviour
Big Brother Shine Ya Eye housemates became worried during the Friday night Jacuzzi Party as one of them, Michael displayed…
Why Osun APC adopted consensus – Oyetola
Governor Gboyega Oyetola has said that stakeholders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have adopted consensus for the…
Gov. Ugwuanyi sends message to Nigerian clerics
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on clerics to fervently pray for the restoration of peace and unity…
Oladapo premieres video of “Alone”
Afro fusion freshman, Oladapo has launched the visual to his party-rocking new single, “Alone.”
Agbonlahor: Harry Kane better than Cristiano Ronaldo
Former Aston Villa forward, Gabriel Agbonlahor, has named England captain, Harry Kane, as a best finisher over Cristiano Ronaldo.
Johnny Drille drops debut album ‘Before We Fall Asleep’
Nigerian singer-songwriter, John Ighodaro, professionally known as Johnny Drille, has finally dropped his highly anticipated debut album "Before We Fall…
New strike looms in hospitals: JOHESU gives FG 15-day ultimatum
Mr Biobelemonye Josiah, JOHESU’s National President, said that the 15-day ultimatum was necessitated by the non-challant attitude of government to…
No report from Lagos as NCDC logs 7 deaths , 444 COVID-19 cases
Lagos did not send its Friday report, which may account for the lower daily count, compared with 631 cases posted…
Spanish teenager Alcaraz stuns Tsitsipas in New York
The 18 year-old player did not allow himself to be distracted by a Stefanos Tsitsipas mid-match bathroom break, as he…
Kaduna deploys electronic voting machines for council polls, first in Nigeria
In 2018, Kaduna also used electronic voting to conduct its council polls, becoming the first state to do so in…
UNHCR warns of humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
Describing the situation at the country’s borders with Pakistan, Baloch said UNHCR had not seen such a “large refugee influx”…
Adekunle Gold links up with Davido in “High”
Both music stars croon about their love for the “high” life, which signifies partying, clubbing, and living the luxury life…
DSS DG Bichi risks jail for contempt, Ighoho’s lawyer Olajengbesi threatens
The threat was issued today after the agency refused to release all the four people still being detained, since their…
YPP has over 400K members in Anambra – Ifeanyi Ubah
Senator Ubah said out of the 400,000 members, over 150,000 of them have been captured electronically noting that all members…
19-year-old candidate who sued JAMB for N1bn handed over to police
Professor Ishaq Oloyede said a 19-year-old candidate, John Ifenkpam, who sued the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has been handed…
Work on Bonny Deep Seaport to start soon – Amaechi
The port which will have a capacity of about 500,000 TEUs on completion is a necessary infrastructure for Nigeria, says…
APC crisis: Gov. AbdulRazaq’s loyalists inaugurate 193 ward chairmen
A faction of Kwara APC loyal to Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inaugurated 193 ward chairmen elected at its congresses conducted on…
Lagos Taskforce offers to educate commercial bus drivers
Chairman, Lagos State Environmental and Special Offence Unit (Taskforce), met the union leaders as part of the steps to bridge…
Akeredolu gives workers 2-week ultimatum to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Rotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of Ondo State, has given workers a two-week ultimatum to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sanwo-Olu commiserates with CP Odumosu over mother’s death
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with the State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on the death of…
SGF Boss Mustapha at 65, a man I admire – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says that he admires and respects the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss…
Masari: I didn’t pass vote of no confidence on IGP Alkali
Governor Aminu Masari has debunked reports that he passed a vote of no confidence on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP)…